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Jan- 2024 -31 January
Water Releases Increase on Lake Oroville in Anticipation of Coming Storms
Lake Oroville water levels on January 30. Photo by California DWR In anticipation of impending winter storms in Northern California,…
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31 January
California’s Second Snow Survey of 2024 Reveals Snowpack at Meager 52% of Average
In the latest snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station, results reveal that…
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30 January
Brand-New Study Discovers Shocking Levels of Plastics in Lake Tahoe
A study has unveiled a high level of plastic waste in the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe, and it should…
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30 January
WATCH: Holes Blasted in 100-Year-Old Klamath River Dams During Removal Project
The detonation of a tunnel at the base of the 101-year-old Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River sent water…
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29 January
Pineapple Express Storm Could Bring 4 Feet of Snow, Flooding to Northern California this Week
Northern California is gearing up for a deluge as the Pineapple Express, an atmospheric river originating near Hawaii, takes aim…
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29 January
The Lemurian Candidate: New Hollywood Film Set on the Slopes of Mount Shasta
Northern California has always been a popular filming location for some of Hollywood’s best films, but a new movie set…
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29 January
Lake Oroville Surges to 131 Percent of Historical Average After Recent Storms
Lake Oroville is currently at an elevation of 838 feet, with a storage capacity of approximately 2.65 million acre-feet, according…
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28 January
Secretive Leonardo Dicaprio Movie Begins Filming in Northern California
Speculation is growing as film production seems to be underway in Northern California for an upcoming movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio,…
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28 January
Humboldt Cannabis Farmer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million for Environmental Violations
A Humboldt County Superior Court judge has approved a settlement requiring a cannabis cultivator to pay a fine of $1.75…
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28 January
Shasta Lake Water Levels Surge with New Precipitation
With rain falling on Northern California in recent weeks, the state’s largest reservoir is seeing a surge in water levels.…
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28 January
Woman Stuck on Heavenly Mountain Gondola Overnight
In a concerning incident at the Heavenly Mountain Resort, snowboarder Monica Laso endured a harrowing 15-hour ordeal, trapped overnight in…
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24 January
Watch California’s Newest Wolf Pack Howling in the Wilderness
Wildlife officials in California were shocked when they discovered a brand-new wolf pack living in Tulare County in 2023. Just…
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23 January
Video Shows Massive Explosion Clearing Large Boulders on a Roadway Near Auburn
In an operation resembling a Hollywood blockbuster, work crews in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills resorted to explosives to remove a…
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23 January
Coyote Seen Hunting Gray Fox in Yosemite National Park
In a surprising wildlife encounter, park rangers in Yosemite Valley recently witnessed a coyote carrying a gray fox in its…
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16 January
Mount Shasta Hit by Series of Powerful Avalanches
The backcountry slopes of Mount Shasta saw a series of big avalanches over the past few days after heavy storm…
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16 January
Hikers Rescued Amidst Dense Fog at Phantom Falls
Butte County Search and Rescue embarked on a mission amidst a blanket of dense fog on Sunday night to rescue…
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16 January
Another Bear Encounter Caught-on-Camera on the Slopes of Heavenly Mountain
A Northern California family experienced the thrill of a lifetime when they spotted a black bear on the slopes of…
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16 January
Mountain Lion Stalks Hikers on Trail in Northern California
A Northern California hiker and his mother faced a harrowing moment recently when they were stalked by a mountain lion…
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14 January
Group Cited for Illegal Activities on a Protected Northern California Beach
In a concerning start to the New Year, a group of individuals has come under fire for their illegal activities…
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14 January
National Parks Are Free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s Where to Go in Northern California.
Get ready for an outdoor adventure on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Northern California’s parks are calling, and the National…
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13 January
BREAKING: It’s Snowing at Shasta Lake!
The storm has arrived in Northern California and it’s bringing plenty of snow throughout the mountains of the region. The…
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13 January
‘Large to Very Large Avalanches are Expected’: Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Critical Warning
The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a critical warning for backcountry travelers in the Sierra region Saturday, citing a high…
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13 January
‘Travel is HIGHLY Discouraged’: Another Storm set to Slam the Mountains of Northern California
A formidable winter storm is set to hit the Northern California mountains this weekend, with forecasters warning of heavy snow…
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12 January
Dramatic Video Shows the Deadly Palisades Tahoe Avalanche from the Chairlift
The Tahoe community, along with the worldwide ski community, is still mourning from the tragic avalanche at Palisades Tahoe on…
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12 January
Reservations Are Now Available to Hike to Fern Canyon in 2024. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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11 January
Photo Shows Massive Inbound Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain this Morning
The ski community is still hurting from the deadly avalanche that hit Palisades Tahoe yesterday morning. The sad result of…
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11 January
Highly-Anticipated Film Starring Leonardo DiCaprio to Begin Filming in Northern California
Excitement is building in Northern California as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished director/actor duos is set to bring cinematic magic…
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11 January
Body Recovered in the Search for the Missing Camper in Mendocino
Authorities have recovered a body in the vicinity where 48-year-old Rebecca Jones, a missing camper, was last seen along the…
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11 January
New Details Emerge from the Deadly Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe
On Wednesday morning, a devastating avalanche hit the Palisades Tahoe, leading to one fatality and an extensive search and rescue…
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10 January
One Person Dead After Major Avalanche Triggered at Palisades Tahoe
Photo courtesy of Mark Sponsler A significant avalanche struck Palisades Tahoe on Wednesday morning, leading to one confirmed death and…
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9 January
With New Snowfall, Mt. Shasta Ski Park to Open this Week
After a dismal start to the winter in Northern California and a delayed opening, Mt. Shasta Ski Park has officially…
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7 January
We’re Giving Away a Party Barge Boat Rental on Shasta Lake with Holiday Harbor!
We’re back with another edition of “Subscribe to the Active NorCal Magazine and Win an Awesome Prize!” This time, we’ve…
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7 January
Yosemite National Park Launches its Brand-New Reservation System
In an effort to alleviate congestion and enhance the visitor experience, Yosemite National Park has rolled out a pilot reservation…
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6 January
‘Extremely Harmful Misinformation’: Bizarre Flyers Found in Tahoe Claim that People Should Feed Wild Bears
Recent flyers seen on street poles along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe are telling people to help the local bear…
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6 January
The Point Reyes Shipwreck is Almost Gone
In its heyday, the Point Reyes shipwreck was a popular destination for photographers The iconic “Point Reyes Shipwreck,” which gained…
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5 January
The Next Great Ski Comedy Has Arrived and It Was Filmed on the Slopes of Lake Tahoe
Ski comedies were an important part of my childhood, teaching me the do’s and don’ts of the mountain while getting…
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5 January
Video Shows People Running From Dangerous 8-Car Pileup on Icy Tahoe Road
The first snow of the season has finally hit the Lake Tahoe region and the roadways are beginning to look…
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4 January
Short Film Shows Professional Surfers Catching MONSTER Waves at Mavericks Last Week
On December 28, 2023, dangerous waves hit the coast of California, causing flooding and damage to infrastructure. For some of…
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3 January
Military Bomb Washes Ashore on Santa Cruz Beach After High Waves
A practice bomb dating back to World War II washed ashore on a California beach on New Year’s Eve, following…
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3 January
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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3 January
California’s First Snow Survey Reveals Snowpack at a Paltry 25% of Historical Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, revealing that the…
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3 January
Storm Delivers Two Feet of Snow, Chain Controls to the NorCal Mountains
As the storm moved into Northern California on Tuesday afternoon, mountain areas began to prepare for the first significant snowfall…
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2 January
Help Keep Tahoe Blue with the Active NorCal Magazine
When we decided to relaunch the Active NorCal Magazine, we wanted to create a community that supports great organizations doing…
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2 January
Baby Seals Were Being Beheaded on Northern California Beaches. We Now Know the Culprit.
Researchers have uncovered the unsettling mystery behind a series of headless seals discovered on the beaches of MacKerricher State Park…
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2 January
Will the Mt. Shasta Ski Park Open Soon? It’s Not Looking Good Right Now.
The lackluster start to winter throughout Northern California is being felt by the ski parks of the Sierra. Most of…
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1 January
The Top Active NorCal Stories of 2023
Another great year has passed and it was a busy one for all of us at Active NorCal. The most…
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1 January
California State Parks Awards $41.9 Million in Grants for New Parks
California State Parks has announced the allocation of $41.9 million in grant funding to enhance park accessibility and diversity across…
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Dec- 2023 -29 December
Palisades Tahoe Brings Back Park and Ride Program for 2023-24 Ski Season
Getting to the ski resort and parking can be a pain sometimes. That’s why one Tahoe ski resort is trying…
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29 December
Massive Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
The world’s most elite surfers have gathered in Half Moon Bay for the renowned Mavericks surfing festivities, which coincide with…
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29 December
Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Land in Historic Acquisition
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western…
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25 December
A Christmas Gift from Active NorCal
Merry Christmas to all you followers and supporters of Active NorCal! It’s been an incredible year for us, and we’re…
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20 December
Large Rockslide Falls on Highway 50 Over Echo Summit
The storms over Northern California are beginning to cause problems for travelers throughout the region. Near South Lake Tahoe, a…
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19 December
Win Two Lift Tickets to Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Tahoe!
We have yet another giveaway for the subscribers of the Active NorCal Magazine! If you’re keeping score, this is the…
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19 December
South Lake Tahoe Unveils New Names for the City’s Snowplows and They Are AWESOME
The City of South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the winning names for its 2023 Name a Snowplow contest and they…
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19 December
‘I’m Going to Die Up Here’: Hiker Recounts Harrowing 10-Hours Trapped Under a Boulder in Inyo Mountains
In a harrowing ordeal, a Californian adventurer was trapped for 10 hours beneath a massive boulder in the Inyo Mountains.…
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18 December
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Mascot Featured on Jeopardy!
Cal Poly Humboldt made an appearance on the renowned quiz show Jeopardy! during last night’s episode and the contestant almost…
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18 December
Give the Gift of the Active NorCal Magazine
The Holiday season is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get all of…
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18 December
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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18 December
Bill Proposes Renaming Redwood Trail in Honor of Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Mike Thompson aims to rename one of Humboldt County’s most…
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18 December
Small Tahoe Hotel Featured in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ List
The 86-room Stardust Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has claimed its spot among the best family-friendly hotels in the United…
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17 December
California Releases Beavers into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has taken a significant step in conservation by conducting the first beaver…
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15 December
California’s Newly-Discovered Wolf Pack Receives a Name with Native American Roots
The wolf pack that made headlines this summer in Tulare County has been given an official name: the Yowlumni Pack.…
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15 December
Skiers Watch from the Chairlift as Bear Family Walks Across Tahoe Ski Run
It’s been a busy week for bear activity at Heavenly Mountain Resort, which recently watched a video of a bear…
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15 December
Celebrate the New Year with Guided Hikes in California State Parks
California State Parks invites the public to kick off the new year in a healthy way by participating in the…
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14 December
‘Grappling with Gridlock’: Yosemite Unveils Brand-New Reservation System to Reduce Congestion in 2024
In an effort to enhance the visitor experience and manage congestion, Yosemite National Park has introduced a pilot program called…
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13 December
Police Officer Makes an Unlikely Friend on a Lake Tahoe Roadway
Late at night on patrol in South Lake Tahoe, graveyard officers encountered an unexpected sight. What they initially mistook for…
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13 December
Northern California Man Shoots Bear in His Front Yard After Attack
A Northern California man faced a frightening bear encounter at night on December 8, which led to a tense standoff…
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12 December
Northern California Could See its Best Aurora Borealis Show in 20 Years in 2024
Northern California skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as experts predict an increase in auroras, commonly known as the…
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12 December
Shaquille O’Neal is Performing at Palisades Tahoe this Weekend. Here’s How to See It.
Palisades Tahoe is gearing up for an electrifying winter season kick-off with the highly anticipated Tahoe Live Music Festival, featuring…
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11 December
Controversial 20-Foot Tall Statue of the Virgin Mary Going on the Top of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is making headlines for a unique project that could completely change the look of the mountain.…
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11 December
WATCH: Skiers Narrowly Dodge Bear Running Across the Ski Run of a Tahoe Mountain
Heavenly Mountain Resort Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Mountain Resort had an unexpected encounter with wildlife as a black bear…
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10 December
We’re Giving Away an Adventure Getaway in Mount Shasta. Here’s How to Win.
Winter is here, and we have yet another giveaway for subscribers of Active NorCal Magazine! We’ve teamed with our friends…
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10 December
Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Northern California Sky this Week
Northern Californians are in for a celestial treat as the Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of…
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10 December
Highway Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Closes for the Winter
As winter blankets the region in pristine snow, Lassen Volcanic National Park’s highway is now closed for the season, signaling…
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9 December
Is California About to Get Hit With an El Nino Storm of Epic Proportions? This Forecast Thinks So.
Snow walls in the Sierra during the epic winter of 2022-23 It’s been a slow start to the winter in…
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7 December
CASTING CALL! Feature Film Looking for Paid Extras in Humboldt County
Eureka, California Exciting news for aspiring actors and film enthusiasts in Humboldt County and Eureka! Casting Directors Tracy Dixon and…
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7 December
Reservations Now Open for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall
Yosemite National Park, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, is gearing up for the annual “firefall” season, and visitors hoping…
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6 December
Winter Weather Advisory: Incoming Storm Could Bring a Foot of Snow to the NorCal Mountains
It’s been a dry start to the winter, but the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has just made an…
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5 December
Pigeon Point Lighthouse to Undergo $16 Million Rehabilitation Project
California State Parks is performing a rehabilitation of the iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, situated within the Pigeon Point Light Station…
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5 December
See Smoke Around Northern California this Week? Here’s Why.
See smoke around Northern California this week? That’s all because of a planned operation aimed at reducing fuels throughout areas…
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3 December
Iconic California Fish Hatchery to Be Transferred to Native American Tribe
After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over…
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3 December
Tahoe Ski Resort Abandons Controversial Plan to Go Private
Developers have abandoned their plans to transform Homewood Ski Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore into a private, members-only ski…
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3 December
Backpacker Survives Freezing Night in the Marble Mountain Wilderness
A backpacker in Siskiyou County had a close call on November 18th when he encountered severe weather conditions near Paradise…
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Nov- 2023 -28 November
BLACK FRIDAY SALE: Get $10 Off a Subscription to the Active NorCal Magazine
*NOTE: The sale has been extended until Friday, December 1st. Get your subscription today! To promote the Active NorCal magazine,…
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26 November
How a License Plate Can Get You a Free Pass to Ski in Tahoe this Winter
Lake Tahoe enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the annual ‘Plates for Powder’ program makes a return for the…
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24 November
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season
Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to…
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24 November
Emergency Regulations Aim to Protect White Sturgeon in California
In a bid to safeguard dwindling white sturgeon populations and address the impact of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), emergency…
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22 November
Yosemite National Park Declares the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park officials have officially declared the end of the fire season following a season-ending event, which is defined…
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21 November
PG&E Unveils Plan to Remove Two Dams on the Eel River, Creating the Longest Free-Flowing River in California
Scott Dam. Credit: Kyle Schwartz/California Trout Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has released an initial draft of its plan…
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21 November
Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Opening Following Delay
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort have revealed their official opening days for the 2023-24 ski season after experiencing…
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21 November
Environmentalists Sue National Park Service for Replanting Sequoias in California
In a legal dispute that could impact the future of sequoia trees in California’s National Parks, several conservation groups have…
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16 November
Mount Shasta’s Stunning Outdoor Ice Rink Opening to the Public this Week
As a Northern California resident, skating on a beautiful outdoor ice rink might seem foreign. When you add the stunning…
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16 November
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for February Firefall
Yosemite National Park is taking steps to manage the growing popularity of the Horsetail Fall event, which draws thousands of…
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16 November
South Lake Tahoe Introduces New Parking Measures to Alleviate Ski Season Congestion
Photo: Heavenly Mountain Resort In preparation for the upcoming ski season, South Lake Tahoe is taking proactive steps to combat…
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16 November
Fisherman Swept Out to Sea in Point Reyes National Seashore Identified
A rogue wave at Point Reyes National Seashore claimed the life of a 73-year-old Hercules resident identified as Richard Norio…
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16 November
Sheriff: Woman Found Dead in Northern California Home Had ‘Encounter with a Bear’
Downieville, California A somber discovery in Northern California has left a community in mourning. Patrice Miller, a 71-year-old woman from…
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15 November
Winter Storm Forces Road Closures in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park officials have announced the temporary closure of Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park,…
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15 November
Win a 2-Person Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Trinity River
WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! This time we’ve teamed with Six Rivers Rafting to giveaway a 2-person whitewater rafting trip…
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14 November
Winter Has Arrived! Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Tahoe.
Winter has arrived in Northern California, with a few snowstorms already draping the mountains over the past month. Of course,…
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14 November
Documentary About Deadly Alpine Meadows Avalanche Now Featured on Netflix
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…
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